ripen

Meaning

Verb

to grow ripe; to become mature (said of grain, fruit, flowers etc.)
To approach or come to perfection.
To cause (something) to mature; to make ripe
To mature; to fit or prepare; to bring to perfection

Origin

From Middle English *ripenen (suggested by deverbal ripening), equivalent to ripe + -en.

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